According to experts, enabling behavior often goes unnoticed and can potentially perpetuate harmful cycles in families. Dedicated to fostering healthy communication within families and communities, Sapient America recently launched a new product designed to encourage meaningful dialogue and address enabling behavior. The newly introduced Discussion Cards aim to fill a critical gap in the communication tools available to families dealing with addiction, trauma, or strained relationships. Learn more about our discussion cards here: https://www.sapientamerica.com/post/what-are-discussion-cards
Developed by a team of addiction and trauma professionals, Sapient America’s Discussion Cards offer a practical tool for parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists to facilitate impactful conversations and help individuals recognize and manage these behaviors constructively.
The basis for using these cards stems from years of experience working with families struggling to communicate effectively, where the addiction professionals realized that the tools they created for rehabilitation workshops could be adopted for broader use in homes, schools, and therapy sessions.
Each card represents a behavior that might be exhibited by a family member stuck in a cycle of enabling. The cards can be used in a variety of ways to promote introspection and honest discussions about enabling behavior. These cards help families and professionals address sensitive topics without conflict, avoiding the defensiveness resulting from traditional interventions.
“Enabling behavior isn’t about malice but is often born out of love and concern. Without boundaries, it can inadvertently harm those we care about. We saw a pattern in our work with families where people are unaware of how their actions are enabling unhealthy behavior. Created by people with first-hand experience in recovery, these cards provide a gentle way to bring these issues to light and start the healing process,” said Mark Linsenbardt, Product Development Chief at Sapient America.
With the launch of this new product, Sapient America brings another new tool to the market, helping individuals and families articulate thoughts they previously struggled to express. The portability of the cards makes them accessible for various users, from parents addressing their children’s struggles to teachers working with at-risk students.
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Enabling behavior is a significant issue in families affected by addiction and trauma. Often, loved ones may unknowingly support harmful habits by shielding individuals from the consequences of their actions. The Discussion Cards are specifically tailored to address this behavior by prompting users to explore scenarios that challenge their assumptions and encourage accountability.
As an example, playing a game of “Never have I ever” in a group of family members can reveal a great many situations that people find themselves in, but never understood that it was enabling their loved one.
A meaningful conversation is the key to making good decisions, improving the ability to digest information and adopt skills while removing psychological barriers to engage more areas of the brain.
Versatile by design, Discussion Cards can be used in a structured therapy session or an informal family gathering, providing a starting point for conversations that might otherwise be difficult to initiate. These cards are visually engaging and feature thought-provoking illustrations along with the text, which helps create a non-threatening environment for discussion. This design choice is intentional, aiming to lower barriers to open communication.
Sapient America empowers individuals to build stronger connections and resolve conflicts effectively. Designed by a team of addiction professionals, the cards have been in use in a specialty court family program for years.
About the Organization:
Based in Las Vegas, Sapient America specializes in addressing issues such as addiction, trauma, and enabling behavior. The organization offers innovative tools and resources designed by experienced professionals to foster healthier communication and relationships within families and communities. Its flagship product, the Discussion Cards, provides a practical way for parents, educators, therapists, and counselors to initiate meaningful conversations that encourage self-reflection and promote positive change.
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